ADON

Position Summary

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between nursing units, admissions and the DON.
• Maintains safety for all residents.
• Makes recommendations for training or work modifications to the DON based on evaluations of nursing staff.
• Manages personnel functions including establishing qualifications, conducting in-service programs, and implementing record and reporting systems.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing services and ensures annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed on time.
• Addresses survey and standards of care issues proactively, including weight loss, gradual dose reduction, pressure ulcers, and changes in resident condition.
• Responds promptly to resident, family, and employee concerns.
• Guides the professional development of nursing staff.
• Conducts daily chart audits to ensure assessments, nursing summaries, MARS, treatment, flow sheets, and nurse’s notes are informative, descriptive, and aligned with resident care.
• Maintains oversight of medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure proper administration and adherence to orders.
• Reports medication errors and significant changes in resident status to the Director of Nursing/Administrator.
• Assists the DON in investigating allegations of resident abuse.
• Represents the DON at community meetings and assumes operational responsibilities in the Director’s absence.
• Collaborates with the staffing coordinator to ensure adequate nursing staff coverage.
• Supports the DON in report preparation and form completion.
• Participates in staff counseling, disciplinary actions, and terminations within legal limits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid nursing license.
• Valid CPR certification.
• 5-10 years of nursing experience preferred.